Elaine Luria

The outcome of a key congressional race in Virginia’s second district could be influenced by candidates' positions on offshore wind projects, coastal mining, and flooding concerns. The area is adjacent to major developments like the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, leading some experts to suggest climate policy issues could determine the election winner. Poll data indicates that 51 percent of voters support building wind farms in the district, while energy concerns remain a top focus for voters.

The Virginia primary, with light voter turnout, sets up competitive midterm elections with significant implications for congressional control. Virginia Democrats aim to flip two House seats, while Republicans target flipping a Democratic seat. Key races include the 2nd District rematch between Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans, and the 1st District contest between Rob Wittman and Shannon Taylor.

Virginia's 2nd District will see a rematch between Democrat Elaine Luria and Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans. Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Kiggans in 2022.

Virginia voters set up a congressional rematch between Elaine Luria and Jennifer Kiggans after a failed Democratic redistricting effort. The Supreme Court invalidated the redrawn maps, preserving a competitive district spanning Maryland’s border to Virginia Beach. Luria, a naval commander, faces Kiggans in a race considered a key target for both parties.

Virginia voters set up a congressional rematch between Democratic candidate Elaine Luria and Republican incumbent Jennifer Kiggans after Democrats' redistricting plan failed in court. The Supreme Court ruling blocked Virginia's attempt to redraw districts to gain a congressional delegation advantage, leading to a closely watched race in a key swing district.

Elaine Luria won the Democratic nomination for a congressional seat in Virginia, setting up a rematch against Jen Kiggans, a Republican who previously defeated her in 2022.

Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans and former Rep. Elaine Luria will face off in the November election for the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Kiggans unseated Luria in 2022 and has supported Trump’s key policy objectives, including the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to select nominees for U.S. Senate and House races, with competitive districts including the 2nd and 1st Congressional Districts. A court invalidated a new congressional map approved by voters, and key candidates include Jen Kiggans, Elaine Luria, Rob Wittman, and Shannon Taylor. The Senate race features unopposed Democrat Mark Warner against Republican challengers.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to choose nominees for U.S. Senate and House, with key races in competitive districts that could influence November's House control. The current congressional map remains in use after a court invalidated a new map approved by voters. Notable candidates include Jen Kiggans in the 2nd District and Rob Wittman in the 1st District.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to select nominees for U.S. Senate and House seats, with key races in competitive districts that could influence November elections. A court invalidated a new Democratic-friendly congressional map in April, leaving current district boundaries in place for this election. Notable candidates include Jen Kiggans and Elaine Luria in the 2nd District, Rob Wittman in the 1st District, and Mark Warner in the Senate race.

Pete Buttigieg asserts Virginia Democrats can still win congressional races under the existing map by focusing on affordability, healthcare, and corruption. Virginia Democrats had hoped for a new map favoring their party but lost the redistricting amendment, leaving the current map in place.

Elaine Luria, a former Congresswoman from Virginia, now supports a congressional stock trading ban despite previously dismissing it as 'bull----' in 2022. Her net worth increased from $1.13 million to over $22 million during her time in office, including investments in Alibaba and Tesla, with her husband purchasing Tesla stock before she voted for a bill benefiting the company.

Elaine Luria, a former Congresswoman, now supports a congressional stock trading ban after previously dismissing it as 'bull----'. Her financial disclosures show she held $250,000 in Alibaba stock and her husband purchased Tesla shares before related legislation, with her net worth rising from $1.13 million to $22 million during her time in office. She will face Jen Kiggans in a 2026 congressional race.

A Democratic candidate faced questions about her stock trading and net worth increase during a confrontation framed as a selfie request. She opposed legislation banning congressional stock trading, citing existing safeguards, and is seeking a political comeback in a competitive Virginia district.

Elaine Luria faced questioning about her stock trading and net worth increase during a confrontation framed as a selfie request. Luria opposed proposals to ban congressional stock trading in 2022, citing existing safeguards under the STOCK Act. The incident occurs amid her political campaign in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.

Four Democratic candidates will compete in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District primary on Aug. 4 to challenge Republican incumbent Jennifer Kiggans. The district, described as politically purple and a key contest for congressional control, includes candidates like former representative Elaine Luria and others advocating for accountability and policy reforms.

Jen Kiggans, a Republican from Virginia Beach, supports U.S. military actions against Iran but acknowledges the conflict's impact on rising fuel prices. Democrats criticize her stance, linking it to economic strain on voters. Kiggans faces a competitive congressional race amid these challenges.